Glenwood School

325 Taylor Road South
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Glenwood School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1% in NJ
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Glenwood School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenwood School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#14 out of 2183 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
26%
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80-84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
54%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
31%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenwood School's ranking?
Glenwood School is ranked #14 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Glenwood School often compared to?
Glenwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartshorn School, Deerfield School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Glenwood School?
376 students attend Glenwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Glenwood School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood School?
Glenwood School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glenwood School offer ?
Glenwood School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Glenwood School part of?
Glenwood School is part of Millburn Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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